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Lesufi steps in as SAFA avoid R5m fine

Aware of the risk posed by government inference in football affairs, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday stepped in to mediate a way forward in the stand-off between Banyana Banyana and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Zizi Kodwa, SA minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Danny Jordaan, SAFA president at the home of the late Clive Barker on June 12, 2023 in Durban, South Africa

UPDATED: SAFA threaten to send Banyana Banyana players home

The stand-off between the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Banyana Banyana has taken another twist, with the football leadership alleged to have told players to go home.

Banyana Banyana players training during the South Africa women's national soccer team media open day at UJ, Auckland Park on June 28, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Breaking: Banyana Banyana refusing to play at Tsakane Stadium

Banyana Banyana are understood to have taken a decision to boycott playing at the Tsakane Stadium against Botswana tomorrow.

Banyana Banyana forward Jermaine Seoposenwe

Money behind Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe’s latest transfer in Mexico

Making it no secret, Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe says her latest transfer in Mexico had a lot to do with money.

Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou

Noko Matlou calls for better pay in Hollywoodbets Super League

Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou believes better remuneration is the only way to raise the standard of women's football in South Africa.

Kayleigh van Dooren of Holland, Noko Matlou of South Africa during the Netherlands-South Africa women's friendly match at the Cars Jeans Stadium on April 12, 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Desiree Ellis urges youth to be inspired by Noko Matlou

At 37, Noko Matlou will be one of the oldest players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia / New Zealand next month.

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